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Frankfurt/Main

Frankfurt/Main (EDDF/FRA) serves Frankfurt/Main, Germany. This is a major international airport with 4 runways (07C/25C, 07L/25R). Field elevation is 364 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: EDDF
  • Name: Frankfurt/Main
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 50.036522
  • Longitude: 8.561268
  • Elevation: 364 ft
  • Country: Germany
  • Municipality: Frankfurt/Main
  • IATA Code: FRA
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Berlin
  • Distance from City: 11.9 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 07C/25C

  • Designation: 07C/25C
  • Dimensions: 13123 X 197
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB, DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS), GLS
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 07L/25R

  • Designation: 07L/25R
  • Dimensions: 9186 X 148
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB, DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS), GLS
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 07R/25L

  • Designation: 07R/25L
  • Dimensions: 13123 X 148
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB, DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 18/36

  • Designation: 18/36
  • Dimensions: 13123 X 148
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB, DME
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 119.900, 136.500 MHz
  • Ground: 121.800 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 118.030, 118.730 MHz

Operation Hours

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: http://www.frankfurt-airport.de/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Weight-based, approx EUR 4-8 per tonne MTOW + noise/emissions components
  • Parking Fee: EUR 0.30-0.60 per tonne per hour, first 2h free for turnarounds
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: EUR
  • Remarks: Level 3 slot coordinated. Fraport AG published tariff. Noise class determines significant surcharge component. Emission charges based on NOx.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Skytanking, Air BP and others. Hydrant system extensive.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Bundespolizei on-site 24h. Non-Schengen arrivals at Terminal 1B/C and Terminal 2.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: %H:%i
  • Curfew End: %H:%i
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Strict night ban 23:00-05:00 local (court-mandated since 2012). No exceptions except medical/state flights. Shoulder periods 22:00-23:00 and 05:00-06:00 restricted to Chapter 4+. Four parallel runways.

Alternates

EDFE

  • ICAO: EDFE
  • Name: Frankfurt-Egelsbach
  • Distance (NM): 5.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

EDFV

  • ICAO: EDFV
  • Name: Worms
  • Distance (NM): 26.9
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

EDFM

  • ICAO: EDFM
  • Name: Mannheim City
  • Distance (NM): 33.9
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

EDGS

  • ICAO: EDGS
  • Name: Siegerland
  • Distance (NM): 44.3
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

EDFH

  • ICAO: EDFH
  • Name: Frankfurt-Hahn
  • Distance (NM): 50.4
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

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Germany Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A (no permit needed). EASA TCO not required for overflight-only operations.
  • Landing Lead Time: 2 full working days (individual flights, Sat/Sun not counted). 4 weeks (chains of 4+ flights in a series). First-time applicants: allow additional time for documentation review.
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt from permits. Airport PPR may apply.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at EDDF?
The tower frequency at Frankfurt/Main is 119.9, 136.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at EDDF?
Frankfurt/Main offers Jet A-1.
Does EDDF require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Frankfurt/Main (Germany).